($795+) St. Paul, MN to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Paul, MN to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,152-mile move from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Montgomery, Alabama, with costs ranging from $2,355 - $9,328. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $278 - $1,856. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Paul and Montgomery. Local movers in St. Paul typically start around $243 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from St. Paul to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,355 - $5,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,920 - $7,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,623 - $9,328

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from St. Paul to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from St. Paul, MN to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of St. Paul movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Paul to Montgomery?

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from St. Paul, MN to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,275 and $4,568. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in St. Paul typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Paul to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,275 - $2,432
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,221
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,288 - $4,568

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $650 in St. Paul, MN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $139 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Montgomery, AL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers St. Paul to Montgomery?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from St. Paul, MN to Montgomery, AL

A rental truck for this 1,152-mile move from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $756 and $2,171. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $340 - $389
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• St. Paul daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Paul to Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $756 - $1,513
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $834 - $1,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,026 - $2,171

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $70 and $325.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $139.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $340 and $389 for the 1,152-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $650 for 2 movers in St. Paul, Minnesota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Paul to Montgomery?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from St. Paul, MN to Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Montgomery, Alabama, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,353 and $2,525.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from St. Paul to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,112 - $2,124
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,525
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,619

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in St. Paul, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $650.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $70 and $139 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from St. Paul to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: St. Paul, MN vs Montgomery, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Montgomery, side by side with St. Paul on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.